scheduling Meetings

  • Please visit the Contact page to schedule your initial consultation with me. I’ll respond within 24 hours!

  • Meetings occur via Zoom. All meetings last 50 minutes with 10 additional minutes for questions. Payment is due directly afterward.

  • There is no charge for missed meetings, however, I have limited availability so other appointments will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

PAYMENT

  • Please refer to the services page for pricing. 

  • Payment Methods:

    • Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo: hello@collegewithhenna.com

  • For Essay Editing: Payment must be made in full beforehand. Henna will only begin editing once payment is received.

  • Referral Bonus: If you refer a friend to Henna, you’ll receive either 5% off an essay package or 10% off a meeting.

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the four-year plan

Grade 9

Practice effective study habits and time management

Explore extracurriculars and passions

Take classes that align with personal interests

Join activities! Sports teams, performing arts ensembles, student paper, science clubs, volunteering organizations, etc.

Focus: Adjusting to High School

Grade 10

Take character and career assessments

Take PSAT in October

Enroll in tutoring if grades slip

Join National Honors Society

Slightly increase course rigor (honors, AP, or IB classes)

Get more involved in extracurriculars (Science Olympiad, Humane Society Volunteering, Starting Soccer Player)

Focus: Building Character

Grade 11

Attend college visits at your HS

Bump up course rigor (multiple AP/IB)

October: take PSAT

If possible, assume leadership positions

Attend NACAC college fair

Henna and student will begin forming college lists and organizing tours

Spring: Take SAT/ACT (4 mo. prep)

Ask two teachers for letters of rec

Focus: Strengthening Applicability and Researching Colleges

Grade 12

Summer: Write and edit college essays

Finalize college list and know deadlines

Maximize course rigor

Assume leadership (meaningful depth)

October: Attend NACAC college fair

Fall: Apply to college!

December 1: Apply for FAFSA

January-April: Apply for scholarships

Spring: Receive acceptances, tour schools, make your final decision

Focus: Applying to College

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